In order not to leave any low-wage and migrant worker behind when it comes to empowering, educating, and advocating for worker justice, the COWC is bent on taking advantage of every community event to make valuable resources and information available for everyone. This is the reason for making sure we are part of every community event. Last October, in a commendable display of community partnership, COWC tabled at the Mexican Consulate at the Mexican Consulate Event in collaboration with Columbus Public Health, Center for PublicHealth Innovation. At this resourceful outreach event, COWC provided valuable information to local Mexican community members.
The event, which took place at the Columbus Public Health Parsons Avenue Ohio Department of Health location in Columbus, aimed to create an accessible platform for Mexican community members to receive valuable information and learn on a range of topic about workers rights resources, access to legal services, immigration, labor rights, and social services.
Community members and attendees had the opportunity to engage with our Director, Claudia Cortez, and Case Manager, Isbel Alvarado, who shared important information, making it a one-stop resource table for individuals seeking assistance and support for workplace justice. This kind of community event enables low-wage and immigrant workers to receive valuable information, the COWC not only sees it as a resource-sharing endeavor but also highlights the importance of community organizations working together to empower local residents. The outreach event featured an array of informational pamphlets on Know Your Rights at the Workplace.